The team of students worked with the Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C., and the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development to find a post-decathlon lot for the home in the city's Deanwood neighborhood and a family to live in it.

Lakiya Culley is the lucky lady. "I feel excited and overwhelmed at the same time," says the single mom of three children who works as an administrative assistance, citing the home's historic nature. She thanks all who worked on "Empowerhouse," adding: "There are not enough words to express how I feel."

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